MELKSHAM CLOSE, GU47 0YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU47 0YL

MELKSHAM CLOSE, GU47 0YL, Bracknell Forest has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This GU47 0YL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU47 postcode area, which has experienced 44 crimes and a crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU47 0YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU47 0YL, encompassing approximately 1568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU47 0YL area, explore the GU47 0YL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

GU47 0YL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Horsham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rookwood Avenue with total crimes: 3

MELKSHAM CLOSE, GU47 0YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.75-22.22%
Shoplifting54.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.19100.00%
Drugs22.55-33.33%
Public order11.28-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.67125.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.740.00%
Drugs31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.5733.33%
Shoplifting32.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-66.67%
Public order11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.29-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.4640.00%
Public order34.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.83400.00%
Other crime13.190.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.570.00%
Vehicle crime43.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-50.00%
Burglary13.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.84150.00%
Public order26.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.91100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.100.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU47 0YL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horsham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rookwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Keynsham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crown Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1